.It have not been a seamless shift in to professional ball for Bazzana, that was ranked No. 1 entering into the Draft. Cleveland took him to begin with general and signed the Australian infielder for $8,950,000.
Though he met foundation at a tough clip, Bazzana reached just.238 along with three homers and 12 RBIs by means of his very first 27 ready Lake Area. Strikeouts were an issue early, with 31 in his first 101 at-bats.